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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,077.20, 19,615.80 and 8,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,077.20, 19,615.80 and 8,622.80 is: 12,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,077.20 : 19,615.80 = 8,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,077.20/19,615.80 = 8,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,077.20x = 19,615.80 × 8,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,077.20x = 169,143,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,143,120.24/13,077.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.20

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